Titans DE Jermaine Johnson II: Trade Addition Earns No. 10 Spot in Top 25

Titans DE Jermaine Johnson II enters the team’s top-25 list at No. 10, following his addition through a trade with the New York Jets. The article frames the move as a fit with the Titans’ defensive needs, noting the Titans traded away T’Vondre Sweat and that Robert Saleh’s scheme may not prioritize a nose tackle in the way it uses an edge rusher. Johnson is described as the veteran starter on the edge, reducing reliance on rookies and younger players such as Keldric Faulk and Femi Oladejo. His 2023 production included 7.5 sacks and a Pro Bowl selection, while an injury limited him in 2024 and he recorded three sacks in 2025. The piece also cites 35 pressures in 2025 and a run defense grade of 58.3 (83rd among edge rushers). It emphasizes that Johnson’s experience with Saleh could matter most in 2026.